ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge

January 23-March 6

For kids and adults.

Take our virtual Winter Reading Challenge!

You may be at home, but you can still earn points for reading to enter great prize raffles.

How do I start?

• Download the Winter Reading Club app to get started:
  • Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.readsquared.com.
  • Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app ReadSquared from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 
  • Want to participate offline? Call a library staff member at 614-486-2951 to get started.
  • If you participated in our virtual Summer Reading Club in 2020, you can use the same login information. No need to create a new account!

Adults may register for an adult-only account, or register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children.

How do I earn points?

• Log your reading. Every 100 points you earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes. 
• Complete the bonus BINGO board
• KIDS ONLY: Complete weekly challenges
• KIDS ONLY: Attend virtual programs. Each program has a "secret code” that can be found in the ReadSquared event calendar. Go to “enter code” and type in the secret code.

What are the prizes? 

• Adult: Choose from a variety of locally sourced gift cards from Grandview businesses. Participants who earn 600 points over the six week program will be automatically entered for a grand prize at the end of the Winter Reading Challenge as well!
• Kids: Enter to win a board game bundle, book set, Lego/Duplo Kit, Kids Made Modern bundle, or chemistry set.  

Need help? Check out these short video tips on our YouTube Channel.

Have you recently attended a library event? Share your feedback with us here.

Upcoming events